Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America
Types
-
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Chokecherry
In German
Aaron Caladium
Chokecherry
In French
Aaron Caladium
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Chokecherry
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Chokecherry
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Chokecherry
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.